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In today’s wired world, information can reach many places at once, in real-time, and this has had a radical effect on the way business is conducted today. Given the proper resources, a computer, an Internet connection and access to the company’s internal network, many people can and are opting to work from home or other...[Click to read more]

Every year, I find myself working with more colleagues who work remotely — from home, from outside the office and even outside the country. At my company, more than half of our full-time employees work in places other than our headquarters in Palo Alto, California. It’s not just a trend among software companies; it’s where...[Click to read more]

Working from home is becoming more common, more accepted by managers and more sought-after by employees than ever before, according to a survey conducted by Skype, one of the bastions of telecommuting technology. As someone who regularly works from home, I find this trend hardly surprising. But it’s not just bloggers, startup types and technophiles...[Click to read more]

Last Monday, Happy Cog’s Greg Hoy led a SXSWsession about company culture. I wasn’t able to attend SXSW this year, but Leslie Camacho wrote up a detailed summary of the session. Of particular interest to me was the discussion about working remotely.[Click to read more]

Jobs in technical fields, especially internet-based, are most common location independent professions. Lately careers that are traditionally office-based are also being transitioned to telecommuting positions. The list below covers common technical, creative, office and other jobs. It is far from complete, and we encourage you to find online resources specific to your skills for more...[Click to read more]

The hardest part of becoming a location independent professional is finding or establishing a source of income that can be earned remotely. For those with day jobs, the best path may be to transition your existing job to a telecommuting position. Transitioning to a remote workplace can be done with varying degrees of success, depending...[Click to read more]

To find success as a telecommuter you must go above and beyond your employer’s expectations. Prove that you can be more successful when working away from the office. Then use the trust you’ve gained to further your professional goals. Be prepared to work extra hours in the beginning. Not having to commute or take a...[Click to read more]

As the economy improves, more companies will start to add to their B2B sales forces. Many companies will be expanding into and testing new markets by adding remote sales people. While adding remote salespeople is a lower-cost way to enter a new market, it does come with its share of management challenges. We’ve identified three...[Click to read more]

Many of our clients are dealing with the challenges of managing the virtual workforce with colleagues spread out in different locations and multiple time zones. Since our inception 14 years ago, Strategic Partners has been managing a virtual workforce. What follows are 10 strategies that we have adopted to help our virtual workforce enhance their...[Click to read more]

As an HR executive, my project social partner Dave Ryan ponders how to manage remote employees, which he wrote about over at HR Official. And as a remote employee, my challenge is to stay engaged. So as our next tandem blog topic we decided to tackle remote workers from these different perspectives. How do you...[Click to read more]